Acton Gardens Primary School
London, W3 8SJ · Ealing · primary school
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56th of 57 primary schools in Ealing we can score, 65 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 1,487 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 5 | 62% | 0.31 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acton Gardens Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join STEM Club, Bake N Play, Piano Lessons, Rocksteady Music School, and Perform Drama Club, alongside football and multiskills sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Acton Gardens Primary School
Overview
Acton Gardens Primary School has a clear vision to help pupils ‘learn together for the future’, with high expectations for all. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, behave well, and achieve well due to a revised, ambitious curriculum. Leaders have managed the recent amalgamation of infant and junior schools effectively, fostering a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and thoughtfully organised’, ensuring pupils build knowledge securely and apply it with fluency.
- Reading is prioritised across all year groups, with ‘targeted and timely support’ for those needing extra help with phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified appropriately and supported effectively through adapted teaching.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and explain concepts clearly, helping pupils make connections to prior learning.
- Personal development is fostered through clubs and leadership roles, building confidence, respect, and resilience.
Areas to improve
- Teaching must more effectively identify and rectify pupils’ misconceptions to prevent persistent gaps in knowledge.
- New behaviour management approaches need to be consistently implemented and followed by all staff and pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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